An investigation by Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews found dogs can separate a decent individual from a not-very-great person. This includes dogs avoiding another person who treats its owner poorly.
The study illustrated that dogs do not always act only in their self-interest.”
Source: The Irfo, May 31, 2019. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider this video for social media or newsletters ahead of holiday gatherings. Dog owners may gain valuable perspective on their pets’ behaviors toward certain people.
Also see: Monkeys and dogs judge humans by how they treat others, New Scientist, February 2017. Link. Dogs’ long relationship with humans means they’ve evolved to be extremely sensitive to our behaviors, not just to the dog, but also to other humans.